Could Medicines for Bipolar Disorder Be Harmful?

Question by Rosie: Could medicines for bipolar disorder be harmful?
Could they have long term, harmful effects? Is there any way to treat bipolar disorder without medication?

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Answer by CiCi
i was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder when i was 13 my doctor put me on zoloft back then, and i tried to kill myself while i was on it. so i quit taking it. i started smoking weed ( its not for everyone. everyone’s experience is different) and i felt better. and xanax really helped me too in the beginning. when i was 19 my doctor gave me seroquel. it made me eat more and cry more and once again i tried to kill myself. so i quit taking it. bi-polar medications make the disorder worse for me. ive been without the meds now for 3 years and i do have my mood swings but ive learned to control them.

Answer by lvloser
My sister is Bi polar, she asked the same question, the Doctor said it depends on the Drug, so ask you doctor be for taking anything.

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